Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 29 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
12.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
900 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
546 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 26 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
